Vegan Banana Pudding (Southern Style) - Easy Healthy Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What can I use to substitute vanilla wafers for banana pudding? ›

I make my banana pudding the same way, but instead of vanilla wafers, I use Italian lady finger cookies.

How Do You Keep Banana Pudding From Getting Watery? As banana pudding sits, the bananas will release water into the mixture, making the pudding slightly watery. The best way to combat this is to serve and enjoy the pudding freshly made.

The alternative mix is simply 1 part cornstarch to 2 parts fine sugar, plus 1 part vanilla. I used 1 TBSP. of cornstarch and 2 TBSP. of sugar.

Cover the stem ends of each banana with plastic wrap or aluminium foil to reduce the release of ethylene gas. Bananas release high amounts of ethylene gas, which accelerates the proces of browning. Thus, to slow it down, separate the bananas from the bunch and then store them.

You want your bananas ripe, but not browning too much (like you'd look for in banana bread). Choose bananas that are slightly ripe; yellow with little brown specks. Lemon juice. The best way to avoid brown bananas is to toss them in a a little bit of lemon juice before laying them on top of the Nilla wafers.

As the banana ripens, the enzymes that cause browning become more evenly distributed throughout the fruit, so the entire banana may start to turn brown and eventually black. This process is accelerated by higher temperatures and humidity, which can cause the enzymes to work more quickly.

Flour: All-purpose flour helps thicken the custard. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor, but it won't make the dessert taste salty. Eggs: Three beaten eggs add moisture and act as a binder. Milk: Use two cups of milk or your favorite milk alternative.

If you'd like to transform this banana pudding recipe into a trifle cake, double the recipe and follow the same instructions. You'll just be adding more layers to a trifle bowl. If you don't have access to Nilla or another type of vanilla wafer, try graham crackers instead.

I used to make my banana pudding with homemade whipped cream because I do prefer to use from-scratch whole food ingredients. However, I found that when you use the cool whip it helps to stabilize the rest of the ingredients and results in a thicker pudding.

What is the difference between vanilla wafers and Nilla wafers? ›

The name is a shortened version of vanilla, the flavor profile common to all Nilla-branded products. Originally marketed as Nabisco Vanilla Wafers, the product's name was changed in 1967 to the abbreviated form, Nilla Wafer.

Pro tip: If a recipe calls for one whole vanilla bean pod OR 1 tablespoon vanilla powder, you can use the same 1:1 ratio and substitute either with 1 tablespoon pure vanilla bean paste.